8 days in Colorado Springs Itinerary

Stunning Garden of the Gods Park scenery, blue skies and the glory of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain have attracted visitors to Colorado Springs for more than a century.

Get out of town with these interesting Colorado Springs side-trips: Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine (in Cripple Creek), Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (in Divide) and Cañon City (Skyline Drive & River Rafting & Tubing). Pack the 30th (Mon) with family-friendly diversions at Cave of the Winds Mountain Park. And it doesn't end there: stroll around Garden of the Gods, deepen your knowledge of military history at United States Air Force Academy, take in the dramatic natural features at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, and admire the sheer force of The Broadmoor Seven Falls.

To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Colorado Springs trip site.

In August, daily temperatures in Colorado Springs can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 56°F.